Forest Awakening, photo by Harold Davis. View this image larger.

The forest is a wonderful and magical place. Wandering along the dreary forest floor past fallen leaves, branches and spider webs suddenly the sun may beam through. You never know: those rays may hit a special rock in a sacred grove. Suddenly awake, the rock comes to life.

The model is the flexible and fantastic Merrique, shown below in the child’s pose that is the basis for my Forest Awakening Photoshop composite.

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